The Hobbits – Down To Middle Earth – Debut Psych Pop-Psych Rock Vinyl LP –OG WLP

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This was the debut album by the studio only group led by New York City music legend, John Curtiss. Curtiss got his start as a doo-wop artist in the late 50’s before moving into the burgeoning folk rock scene in the early 60’s.  Then, in 1967 he signed with Decca and wrote the material for this cult classic.  It’s a beautiful collection of psychedelic pop that has become far more in demand over time than it was at the time of its release.  He recorded one more album with the group before moving on to other projects.  This incredible album was released on Decca in 1967, number DL-4920.  This is the original mono release of the album and it is a white label promotional release. The vinyl is in beautiful condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of very light surface scratches that barely impact play. It plays with almost no background noise. The vinyl grades VG+. The album cover shows light ring wear and light corner and edge wear including a six inch split at the bottom of the spine. The other seams are sharp, tight, and intact. The original label inner sleeve is included and has long splits on each seam. The cover grades VG.

Track List: 
Down To Middle Earth
I’m Just A Young Man
Daffodil Days (The Affection Song)
Break Away
Treats

Hands And Knees
Let Me Run My Fingers Through Your Mind (Buy My Flowers)
Out Of My Mind
Clap Hands Till Daddy Comes Home
Sunny Day Girl

Grading Information

I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.  Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy. Albums graded G are not returnable.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will typically cost approximately $24. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping. At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost.

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically the cost per album will be no more than $30.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

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